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Official 3rd Gen GS Modification Thread!!
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Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Waiting for next track day
can someone explain why its not advised to stagger wheels with an AWD car. Not clear as to why. Also why ( other than ride height ) cant you use the rwd springs on an awd
the gs awd and rwd have different front suspension setup. that's why springs for rwd are not recommended. some people fit it, but manufacturers don't recommend
awd system distribute power to all 4 wheels instead of just to rear wheels. if the front/rear diameters are off, then the system might think it's slipping or so and change the power distributions. so if you have an "off" system, the system is constantly working trying to "redistribute" the power, overworking the system or triggering the traction control. that's why maintaining close overall diameter is the key.
some people (and shops) are afraid to deal with staggered on awd, afraid that the awd system would go whack and they would be responsible, etc.... but fact is if done right, it's ok. look at all the audio awd with staggered setup
awd system distribute power to all 4 wheels instead of just to rear wheels. if the front/rear diameters are off, then the system might think it's slipping or so and change the power distributions. so if you have an "off" system, the system is constantly working trying to "redistribute" the power, overworking the system or triggering the traction control. that's why maintaining close overall diameter is the key.
some people (and shops) are afraid to deal with staggered on awd, afraid that the awd system would go whack and they would be responsible, etc.... but fact is if done right, it's ok. look at all the audio awd with staggered setup
Last edited by rominl; Feb 13, 2008 at 06:16 PM.
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Lead Lap
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 458
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From: Lake Highlands, TX
*crosses fingers*
Lexus Test Driver
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,232
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From: GA
It is lowered and the vibration has not been remedied just yet. It is not at initial accel though. It mainly occurs in the 60-80mph and getting up to speed on the hwy from what I experienced when I drove it. He is trying to work with Tanabe about using his car as a tester for some AWD springs they hope to R&D.
*crosses fingers*
*crosses fingers*
Thanks
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 43
Likes: 2
From: CA
noticed some of you have/had bimmer. Do you guys think that in manual mode up/down shift arrangement is just opposite to that of your GS is annoying?
Have you ever considered making a swap mod?
Have you ever considered making a swap mod?
Lexus Champion
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: CA
i think that happened in 2003 if i remember correctly.
doesn't bother me at all, just something that I can easily get used to.
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 43
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From: CA
bmw used to have the exact same set up as the G before, through enough complaints, they changed it to the opposite (downshift foward, upshift downward)
i think that happened in 2003 if i remember correctly.
doesn't bother me at all, just something that I can easily get used to.
i think that happened in 2003 if i remember correctly.
doesn't bother me at all, just something that I can easily get used to.
Now with my new G, I usually have to spend 1 extra second to make sure not to accidentally down shift and redline my engine.
I'd either abandon G's sequential shifting or do a quickest mod onto my mind....